All Westland Tai Poutini trails
31 trails
1Lake Matheson/Te Ara Kairaumati WalkA rainforest circuit to a mirror lake below the Southern Alps.
2Roberts Point TrackA rough valley climb to a high view of Franz Josef Glacier.
3Copland Track to Welcome Flat HutA long valley tramp ends at hot pools beneath alpine peaks.
4Alex Knob TrackEarn glacier, Alps and Tasman Sea views on a long climb
5Ōkārito Trig WalkShort climb, then lagoon, coast and Southern Alps in one view.
6Fox Glacier South Side Walkway/CyclewayForest walking to a glacier view 2.6 km from the ice.
7Lake Gault TrackA steady forest climb ends at a glacial lake lookout.
8Mount Fox RouteA steep expert climb to glacier and coast views.
9Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere WalkA short forest walk to a valley shaped by retreating ice.
10Lake Matheson Jetty Lookout WalkA short rainforest walk to Lake Matheson's mountain reflections.
11Peters Pool WalkA short, level forest walk to Peters Pool’s mountain reflections.
12Sentinel Rock WalkA short climb above the Waiho River and glacier valley.
13Minnehaha WalkA short rainforest loop with a chance of glowworms after dark.
14Three Mile Pack Track - Ōkārito Coastal WalkWind-shaped forest leads over a bluff to a lagoon bridge.
15Canavans Knob WalkA riverside start leads to a steep climb and two-sided views.
16Lake Wombat WalkA steady forest climb to a quiet kettle lake.
17Callery Gorge WalkA rainforest walk to a historic bridge above Callery Gorge
18Terrace WalkA short rainforest path with glowworms around fallen trees after dark.
19Miners Tunnel TrackA gold dredge, lagoon bridge and tunnel fit in one coastal walk.
20Tatare Tunnels WalkA short forest walk to a damp, hand-cut mining tunnel.
21Douglas WalkA short forest walk to a reflective pool and historic bridge.
22Te Weheka Walkway/CyclewayA forest walk to an active landslide viewpoint in Fox Glacier Valley.
23Te Ara a Waiau Walkway/CyclewayShared walk and cycleway from Franz Josef to the glacier car park
24Ōkārito Wetland WalkA curving boardwalk leads to a bench overlooking the lagoon.
25Upper Copland Valley TrackA rough, remote tramp to a small hut beneath the high peaks.
26Moraine WalkA ferny loop across three ages of glacier moraine.
27Pakihi WalkA quick swamp and forest walk ends in a mountain view.
28Gillespies Bucket Dredge WalkTake a short walk through old tailings to a rusting gold dredge.
29Karangarua River Valley Route to Christmas FlatThree huts, rough river crossings, and a 70-metre exposed washout.
30Douglas Valley Route to Horace Walker HutA demanding alpine traverse for expert backcountry trampers.
31Miners Cemetery Walking TrackA brief walk to the graves of early gold prospectors.
The highest, rockiest slopes around here are a summer buffet for grizzly bears.
Westland Tai Poutini Tour Guide
Westland Tai Poutini, narrated.
Parkwolf is a GPS audio tour guide for Westland Tai Poutini National Park. As you drive, it chimes in with what’s ahead: hidden gems, upcoming stops, history, geology, and wildlife, right through your car’s speakers.
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Lake Matheson: the Short Walk and the Mirror0:00 / 0:33
“You're coming up on Lake Matheson, known for reflecting Aoraki, Mount Cook, and Mount Tasman in its dark water. For a shorter visit, choose Jetty Lookout: about forty-five minutes return through rainforest.”
Plays as you drive up to Lake Matheson Jetty Lookout in the Parkwolf Westland Tai Poutini Tour Guide.
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- Works offlinemaps, 31 trails, 53 places, and audio download before you lose signal
- CarPlay readysimple controls built for the drive
“Fantastic app with many points of information… It’s great to just turn on while you’re driving and it gives you an audio tour of the national Park. We love it!!!!”
